classes

Our courses for new Muslims and people exploring Islam. Most are free, live on Zoom, and recorded so you can catch up.

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Understanding Zakah

Understanding Zakah

📅 Sundays 11am on Zoom, from 27 Sept 2026.

A 3-part course, for converts, new or old, and those exploring Islam. The course details the correct method of paying one’s zakah and its spiritual dimensions.

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Life of the Prophet ﷺ

Life of the Prophet ﷺ

📅 Tuesdays 8pm on Zoom, from 18 Aug 2026.

New Beginnings is pleased to present a 5-week course on Tuesday evenings covering the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from beginning to end. Join this engaging and informative insight into the man who influenced billions of people.

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Firm Foundations Level 1

Firm Foundations Level 1

📅 On Zoom, from 6 Aug 2026.

Firm Foundations is a free 10-week online course in order for converts, especially those who are new, or people exploring Islam for the first time, to learn the very fundamental aspects of Islam.

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Discovering Islam

Discovering Islam

📅 Online, 23 & 26 July 2026.

Are you curious in knowing more about Islam and Muslim practices? Do you have a family member who recently converted to Islam? Do you have questions that you would like to ask Muslim scholars? If so, then this free course is for you!

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Marriage

Marriage

📅 Recordings available on demand (£9).

Learn how your unique story can illuminate the path to finding your ideal spouse. Find out what your rights and responsibilities are before entering marriage and become fully prepared.

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Echoes of Andalusia

Echoes of Andalusia

📅 Heritage retreat in Spain, 2–6 June 2026.

Join New Beginnings and Organic Soul for Echoes of Andalusia, a five-day heritage retreat through the historic cities of Cordoba and Granada in southern Spain.

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Ramadan 2026

Ramadan 2026

📅 Daily during Ramadan, from 19 Feb 2026.

You don’t have to be alone this Ramadan. We are pleased to present this daily programme of activities, in-person iftars, and Eid events. Find out about our daily Ramadan 2026 activities and join in here.

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Preparing for Ramadan

Preparing for Ramadan

📅 30 Jan & 6 Feb 2026.

A yearly two-part course, for converts, new Muslims, and those who are not Muslim, detailing the correct method of observing the fast of Ramadan and the spiritual dimensions related to it.

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Navigating Identity Challenges

Navigating Identity Challenges

📅 Saturday 27 Sept 2025.

This online workshop is designed to support men and women in navigating identity challenges that arise from faith transitions, lifestyle changes, or personal growth, helping you feel confident, grounded, and connected.

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becoming a
muslim

Once you believe that Islam and the Quran
are the truth, the only step is to declare
that belief by stating, “I bear witness that
there is none worthy of worship except
Allah and that Muhammad is the
Messenger of Allah.” This is called the
“Testification of Faith (shahadah)”...

certificate of
conversion (shahadah)

This will be issued only to those people who
take their shahadah and convert with us. Proof
of identity and address will be required as well
as a signature. If you cannot be present to
provide a signature, then we can post the
certificate to you...